Vostrikov's Academy of Ballet

Our first Student Summer Intensive spotlight is here!

We are so proud of Arwen Yount for continuing her dance journey this summer at the Joffrey Pre-Professional Jazz & Contemporary Intensive in New York City (June 8–12). Arwen Yount

From exploring new styles to learning from inspiring teachers and connecting with dancers from around the world, Arwen embraced every moment of this incredible experience.

“I loved living in NYC for a week! My favorite classes were contemporary and musical theatre. I met so many amazing people from all over the world, including Brazil, Australia, and Florida. The teachers were incredible, and I learned so much!” — Arwen Yount

We love seeing our dancers step outside their comfort zones, discover new artistry, and continue growing as performers. We can’t wait to see how this experience shapes Arwen’s dancing in the season ahead!





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Miss Melissa shared an important reminder with our dancers at the Spring Performance: Growth doesn’t stop when the regular dance season ends. 🩵

Summer is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to continue learning, refining their technique, exploring new styles, and gaining valuable experience from instructors and programs across the country. ☀️

We are incredibly proud of these Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet dancers who will be representing our studio at summer intensives in the coming months:

✨ Emmah South – Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock, PA) 𝓔𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓱
✨ Claire Johnson – JMU (Harrisonburg, VA) and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (Carlisle, PA)
✨ Arwen Yount – Joffrey Pre-Professional Jazz & Contemporary Intensive (New York City, NY) Arwen Yount
✨ Natalie Lake – Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock, PA)
✨ Maitreya Kelly – Charlotte Ballet Summer Intensive (Charlotte, NC)
✨ Lily Lewis – Virginia National Ballet (Manassas, VA) Lillian Lewis Lillian Lewis
✨ Abby Russi – Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (Carlisle, PA)
✨ Laura Stephens – Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (Carlisle, PA)
✨ Chloe Copenhaver – Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (Carlisle, PA) Chloe Copenhaver

These dancers are investing in their training, challenging themselves, and expanding their artistic expression throughout the summer. We can’t wait to see all they learn and bring back to the studio this fall.

Join us in wishing them a wonderful summer of growth, inspiration, and dance! ❤️🩰

Stay tuned for individual recaps from our dancers as they return home from these intensives! 😍





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Summer memories are made in the studio!  ✨✨

Friendships. Creativity. Confidence. Technique. Artistry.

Our summer programs combine high-quality dance instruction with fun, imagination, and performance opportunities for dancers ages 3.5 through advanced levels.

Whether your dancer is just beginning or preparing for the next stage of their training, we’d love to welcome them this summer.

Register today and join us for a season of movement, creativity, and growth.

Come dance with us! 🩰☀️

Click the link in our bio or visit our website for details. www.virginiayouthballet.org

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Once upon a time…a dancer was born. 📚🩰

This summer our Story Ballet Adventure program invites young dancers ages 3.5-6 to step into the pages of beloved children’s stories through dance, imagination, crafts, and creative movement.

Each day includes ballet class, choreography, themed activities, and plenty of fun. At the end of the week, dancers will perform on stage for family and friends!

No previous dance experience required.

Session 1: June 22–26
Session 2: July 20–24

A new theme each session means even more adventures await!

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Enroll now for summer dance at Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet! ☀️🩰

From magical story adventures for our youngest dancers to intensive training opportunities for dedicated students, we offer summer programs for dancers ages 3 and up.

Instruction is available in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, and conditioning, all led by our accomplished faculty and guest artists.

Whether your dancer is taking their first class or continuing serious training, we have a program designed to inspire and challenge them.

Registration is now open. Click the link in our bio or visit our website for details. www.virginiayouthballet.org

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We’re excited to be part of KidzFest in Old Town Wi******er on Saturday, June 13! 🎉🩰☀️🩵

Stop by our booth between 12–5 PM on the Walking Mall to learn more about Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet (and our non-profit organization, Virginia Youth Ballet), explore our summer classes, and discover what makes our dance family so special.

Throughout the afternoon, you’ll also have the opportunity to:
✨ Watch live ballet demonstrations by some of our talented students
✨ Meet members of our faculty
✨ Learn about fall enrollment opportunities
✨ Ask questions about classes for dancers of all ages and experience levels

KidzFest is a wonderful community event filled with family-friendly activities, entertainment, games, vendors, giveaways, and so much more. Whether your child dreams of dancing on stage or you’re simply looking for a fun afternoon downtown, we would love to meet you!

📍 Old Town Wi******er Walking Mall
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12–5 PM
🎉 Hosted by Friends of Old Town, in partnership with Rise Orthodontic Studio.

We hope to see you there!

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TODAY is a great day to grab your tickets! 🌸🎟️🩰

Our Spring Performance is almost here, and the dancers are putting the finishing touches on an incredible show filled with talent, passion, and so much heart.

From ballet and pointe to jazz, lyrical, tap, contemporary, and hip hop, every class is ready to light up the stage and share what they’ve worked so hard on all season long. ✨

Whether you join us in person or watch from home through our livestream, we would love for you to be part of this special day celebrating the arts and our amazing dancers. 🩵

🎟️ Tickets and livestream access are available now through the link in our bio!
https://vabvyb.simpletix.com/

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Out-of-town grandparents? Busy schedules? Family cheering from another state? 🌸🩰✨

Don’t worry—you can still be part of our Spring Performance with our Livestream option!

We know how special these performances are, and we love being able to share the joy of dance with friends and family near AND far. From sweet beginner moments to stunning advanced performances, you’ll be able to experience every beautiful moment live this Sunday, May 31st at 2PM. 💫

So send the link to grandparents, relatives, former dancers, and friends who wouldn’t want to miss seeing our talented performers shine on stage! 🤩

🎟️ Livestream access and in-person tickets are both available through the link in our bio. https://vabvyb.simpletix.com

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Can’t make it to the theater? We’ve got you covered! 🌸🩰💻

You can still experience all the magic of our Spring Performance from wherever you are with our livestream option! Whether you have family out of town, busy schedules, or loved ones cheering from afar, they can still be part of this special day.

From our tiniest dancers to our advanced performers, this year’s showcase is filled with beautiful moments, incredible talent, and so much heart—and now you can watch it all live from home! ✨

Share the livestream link with grandparents, friends, and family near and far so no one misses the excitement on Sunday, May 31st at 2PM.

🎟️ In-person tickets and livestream access are both available now through the link in our bio!

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Do you have your tickets yet?! 🎟️🌸🩰

Our Spring Performance is almost here, and excitement is building with every rehearsal, costume fitting, and backstage moment. In less than two weeks’ time, our dancers will take the stage to showcase all their hard work, passion, and artistry!

From ballet and pointe to jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop, this year’s performance promises something for everyone. ✨

Trust us—you do not want to miss this beautiful celebration of dance, dedication, and creativity.

Gather your family and friends and join us on Sunday, May 31st at 2PM for an unforgettable afternoon supporting these incredible dancers!

🎟️ Tickets are available now through the link in our bio!

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